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W.H.A.L.E.S. Imperial IPA
Woodbridge Brewing Company
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- From:
- Woodbridge Brewing Company
- New Jersey, United States
- Style:
- Imperial IPA
- ABV:
- 7.2%
- Score:
- 85
- Avg:
- 3.72 | pDev: 18.01%
- Reviews:
- 9
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Nov 09, 2014
- Added:
- Nov 12, 2005
- Wants:
- 1
- Gots:
- 1
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Reviewed by DrinkSlurm from New York
3.41/5 rDev -8.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.41/5 rDev -8.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Poured from cask into pint at the brewpub.
Pours a hazy brownish orange with thick foamy head. Looks really nice.
Smell is malty hops and somewhat soapy.
Taste is very mild on hop flavor but very bitter and earthy. Its smooth and creamy. There is so much to potentially love here, but while it has great qualities, it just seems to lack that final push for the gold. Nice try but no cigar here. Just slightly above average for me.
Apr 16, 2012Pours a hazy brownish orange with thick foamy head. Looks really nice.
Smell is malty hops and somewhat soapy.
Taste is very mild on hop flavor but very bitter and earthy. Its smooth and creamy. There is so much to potentially love here, but while it has great qualities, it just seems to lack that final push for the gold. Nice try but no cigar here. Just slightly above average for me.
Reviewed by facundoCNB from New Jersey
3.31/5 rDev -11%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
3.31/5 rDev -11%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
A - golden brown body with a nice solid 1" of fluffy detergent-like white head, tons of very sticky lacing
S - overwhelmingly piney, hoppy - not too impressed there
T - piney, bitter, very earthy
M - nice thick and heavy IPA, reminded me of Dogfish Head's 90 Minute
O - overall a very nice bitter IPA and a little on the heavy side making it an Imperial which is nice (it's heavy but not TOO heavy)
Jan 17, 2012S - overwhelmingly piney, hoppy - not too impressed there
T - piney, bitter, very earthy
M - nice thick and heavy IPA, reminded me of Dogfish Head's 90 Minute
O - overall a very nice bitter IPA and a little on the heavy side making it an Imperial which is nice (it's heavy but not TOO heavy)
Reviewed by jizfiasco from New Jersey
4.25/5 rDev +14.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5
4.25/5 rDev +14.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5
24 hour old growler to perfect pint. Nice cloudy amber color but pretty weak on the head, laces well though. Smell is sweet and mild very tropical and very apricot a little like jai alai. Taste follows with caramel malt, tropical fruit, mild bitter on the middle of the tounge and strong burnt sugar sweetness. Wow jj bittings must have a new brewer, this stuff is fantastic. Mouthfeel good but too much warming yeast in the stomach. Overall a big thumbs up to the brew, finally something great out of jersey.
Nov 08, 2011Reviewed by ummswimmin from New Jersey
4.2/5 rDev +12.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.2/5 rDev +12.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
I had this while at JJ Bitting's restaurant, and I really enjoyed it. I bought a growler to share with friend. This review is based on a two day old growler. [not part of this review: they filled the growler properly and the carbonation was proper after two days]
The beer is a nice amber color with single finger head. The beer smells like an array of hops (I remember there being four types on the menu).
It tastes almost like a double IPA. It is very well balanced. There is little bitterness.
If you find yourself in central NJ, you should try this beer and take a growler home.
Jun 19, 2011The beer is a nice amber color with single finger head. The beer smells like an array of hops (I remember there being four types on the menu).
It tastes almost like a double IPA. It is very well balanced. There is little bitterness.
If you find yourself in central NJ, you should try this beer and take a growler home.
Reviewed by RblWthACoz from Pennsylvania
4.33/5 rDev +16.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
4.33/5 rDev +16.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Pours a clear amber. Creme head. Head smells like bathroom soap because I just washed my hands. Doh! I care more how it tastes though of course. Smooth. Damn smooth. Dangerously smooth. Don't expect a west coast Impy IPA screaming in your mouth. Subtle and smooth hop tones. Fruity syrup thing. Feel is slick and thick. Lower carbonation. Thank Good this thing is only 7.2%. If it were any higher in alcohol, we'd all be doomed.
I liked this one so much I brought a growler home with me.
Apr 06, 2009I liked this one so much I brought a growler home with me.
Reviewed by stingrayvr6 from New Jersey
4.38/5 rDev +17.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.38/5 rDev +17.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Had on tap at JJ Bitting. Presented a sap like amber color, with light head. Smelled earthy and roasty, with hops evident. Taste was mellow and earthy going to a perfectly balacned hoppy finish. Really excellent, full bodied brew. Will definitely be back for more.
Mar 29, 2009Reviewed by tgbljb from Pennsylvania
4.37/5 rDev +17.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
4.37/5 rDev +17.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
Enjoyed at the brewpub.
Served as a pale golden beer with massive white puffy head.
Smell is massively hoppy with strong notes of grass and pine.
Taste is a sharp bitterness, but is mellowed by some sitrus hop flavor and a bit of malt.
Nice and full in the mouth wth a good dry finish.
Great example of the style with nice drinkability.
Dec 10, 2006Served as a pale golden beer with massive white puffy head.
Smell is massively hoppy with strong notes of grass and pine.
Taste is a sharp bitterness, but is mellowed by some sitrus hop flavor and a bit of malt.
Nice and full in the mouth wth a good dry finish.
Great example of the style with nice drinkability.
Reviewed by jwc215 from Arizona
4.48/5 rDev +20.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5
4.48/5 rDev +20.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5
Served cask-conditioned tap:
When it arrived, orange with two-finger head that left rings of lacing down the side. The head thinned a bit, but was well-retained.
The smell was of citrusy wood. Some caramel came through.
The taste was wonderful. Floral hops, orange/lemon, with sweet malt giving it body. Thick, rich, hop/malt balance. The flavors were layered, giving each sip a different aspect.
The hop/malt taste was well-retained. Left a bitter, but tasteful, creamy flavor.
It was incredibly smooth. One of the best IPA's I've tasted.
Jul 29, 2006When it arrived, orange with two-finger head that left rings of lacing down the side. The head thinned a bit, but was well-retained.
The smell was of citrusy wood. Some caramel came through.
The taste was wonderful. Floral hops, orange/lemon, with sweet malt giving it body. Thick, rich, hop/malt balance. The flavors were layered, giving each sip a different aspect.
The hop/malt taste was well-retained. Left a bitter, but tasteful, creamy flavor.
It was incredibly smooth. One of the best IPA's I've tasted.
W.H.A.L.E.S. Imperial IPA from Woodbridge Brewing Company
Beer rating:
85 out of
100 with
21 ratings
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